I never understood how Rueben won..MHO was/is that he is not very talented and Clay out performed him night after night....and you are right about Scott softening is appearance...it's too late to grow hair but he could change his glasses and stop wearing the big baggy clothes that make him even look bigger....and he doesn't smile much either...
Me, neither.
Re Scott -- his lack of warmth is the only thing standing between him and possible success in the music business. He may very well be a warm, nice guy, but he doesn't project it. It's a shame. The kid has talent.
I noticed that too.....not smiling much.
In fact last nite, he was looking skyward and seemed to be praying when Seacrest was reciting the things said about him by the judges.
But even after he was safe, he still didn't smile and for awhile kept looking up. People want to see joy on people's faces. IMO